Smithsonian Magazine highlighted research by Jennifer Ailshire of the USC Leonard Davis School about the increase in inadequate sleep among Americans. “Poor sleep is a canary in the coal mine – we will see worse health outcomes as a result,” she said. Ailshire found that 28.6 percent of respondents self-reported inadequate sleep in 2004, compared to 32.9 percent in 2017. The study also showed that African-Americans and Hispanics have a more severe sleep surfeit.
Daily Mail (UK) cited research by Valter Longo of the USC Leonard Davis School. Longo’s research discussed how scientifically-designed fasting programs may prevent the development of chronic diseases.
USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty members offer timely wisdom for the new year.
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Professor of Architecture and Gerontology Victor Regnier's new book, "Housing Design for an Increasingly Older Population," offers relevant aging research and examples of age-friendly living environments.
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Telemundo featured research by Jennifer Ailshire of the USC Davis School showing Hispanics and African-Americans are more likely than whites to get poor sleep. “The results of this study that are most surprising are not only that African-Americans and Hispanics are more likely to get inadequate sleep, but at a faster rate over time,” Ailshire said.
La Opinion featured research by Jennifer Ailshire of the USC Leonard Davis School showing Hispanics and African-Americans are more likely than whites to get poor sleep. “The results of this study that are most surprising are not only that African-Americans and Hispanics are more likely to get inadequate sleep, but at a faster rate over time,” Ailshire said.
KPCC-FM’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle featured Jennifer Ailshire of the USC Leonard Davis School regarding her research that shows a sharp increase in the number of people sleeping six hours or less a night.
Research conducted by USC and UCLA and supported by AARP examines travel, technology and mobility issues.
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A new study finds more Americans are getting less sleep; find out what you can do about it.
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Wallet Hub featured a Q&A on elder abuse facts with Kate Wilber, Mary Pickford Foundation Professor of Gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, in an article on states with the best elder abuse protection. “Abusers can encourage secrecy or create fear,” Wilber said. “Keep the channels of communication open and have talks about risks if possible. Also recognize that fraud is common and that financial exploitation by family members is also common.”
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